Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,555,706, 2,333,559 and 505,082
Calculator
Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,555,706, 2,333,559 and 505,082 is: 757,623
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,555,706 : 2,333,559 = 505,082 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,555,706/2,333,559 = 505,082/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,555,706x = 2,333,559 × 505,082 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,555,706x = 1,178,638,646,838 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,178,638,646,838/1,555,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,623
Related Problems
Find fourth proportional to 777,853, 1,166,779.50 and 252,541
Half scale
Find fourth proportional to 3,111,412, 4,667,118 and 1,010,164
Double scale
Find fourth proportional to 1,555,707, 2,333,560.50 and 505,083
Similar ratio
Find fourth proportional to 2,333,559, 3,500,338.50 and 757,623
1.5x scale
Why These Related Problems?
These problems maintain the same ratio (1.50) or explore similar proportional relationships. Practicing with related ratios helps build understanding of proportional relationships.